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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,813.74, 17,683.09 and 7,149

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,813.74, 17,683.09 and 7,149 is: 9,865.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,813.74 : 17,683.09 = 7,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,813.74/17,683.09 = 7,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,813.74x = 17,683.09 × 7,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,813.74x = 126,416,392.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,416,392.54/12,813.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,865.69

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